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The trade floor is calling. Join thousands of collectors for the midwest’s premier trading card experience. Rare grails, deep value boxes, and the biggest names in the hobby—all under one roof.

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Columbus Convention Center

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Columbus Convention Center

Columbus CardFest 2026

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The trade floor is calling. Join thousands of collectors for the midwest’s premier trading card experience. Rare grails, deep value boxes, and the biggest names in the hobby—all under one roof.

Columbus Convention Center

PLAN YOUR VISIT

When & Where

Everything you need to know to get to the trade floor on time.

12 pm to 6 pm on Friday 6/26 and 9:30am to 4 pm on Saturday, June 27.
VIP times are 10 am - noon Friday, 8 am to 9:30 am on Saturday.
Columbus Convention Center
June 26-27, 2026
Parking Info in FAQ
LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Unlock the VIP Experience

Don’t just attend — dominate. Get on the floor before the general public and secure your grails first.

1-Hour Early Entry

60 minutes head start on the trade floor.

Exclusive VIP Badge & Lanyard

Limited edition CardFest VIP lanyard & pack.

Priority Access to Autograph Lines

A dedicated space to negotiate big deals in comfort.

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FAQ: Quick Answers

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Couldn’t not find what you were looking for?

write to us at cardcollector2events@gmail.com

Is there admission for the show?

There is a $10 admission on both days of the show. Kids 12 and under are free admission with an adult. We have VIP options available to get into the show early. Click the get tickets button on this page for full details.

The Greater Columbus Convention Center has 4 parking garages and 2 lots. You can pre-purchase a spot at columbusconventions.com/park/parking-availability/. The convention center controls the parking rates and they vary by date. Please know that parking can be $20-$30 a day in their lots.

For cheaper options, there are many lots near the convention center. Here are some possibly cheaper options.

The parking garages attached to the convention center can run $20-$30 per day. If you are looking for cheaper parking options, see this map for more details.

  • Chestnut St. Garage (D)
  • Daily Max $15.00
  • Arena Crossing Lot (L)
  • Daily Max $15.00
  • Arena Crossing Garage (J)
  • Daily Max $15.00
  • Weekend $5.00
  • Vine St. Lot (E)
  • Daily Max $12.00
  • Weekend $5.00
  • Kilbourne Garage
  • Daily Max $15.00
  • Weekend $5.00

Absolutely, our dealers love to buy!

Please complete the dealer wait list application on this website and we will contact you when we have an opening. We want to have a balanced sales floor, so some collectibles categories (modern, vintage, Pokémon, supplies, etc.) may get tables faster than others.

Downtown Columbus has many great hotel options. You can use the Experience Columbus link on this page to research these hotels. We are also working on room blocks for cheaper pricing. Feel free to contact Brad at cardcollector2events@gmail.com for room block information.